Tile the Sun

Slight shade variation from one tile to the next is normal on a handmade cement tile like the Soleil, in yellow, beige and mauve. For an even overall look, Carocim recommends mixing tiles from several boxes before installation rather than laying them in delivery order — small surface marks from the hand-pressing process are part of the same natural character.

This solid, 16 mm thick cement tile is laid using a double-buttered adhesive fix rather than a traditional screed bed, following Carocim's standard practice. Fine grout joints complete the Soleil's installation, and a straightforward grid layout suits its yellow, beige and mauve figurative motif best, letting each sun design read clearly.

Yes — naturally porous like any cement tile, the Soleil needs a water- and oil-repellent sealer, recommended by Carocim once it's laid, to protect the surface from stains and moisture while keeping the yellow, beige and mauve of the motif bright.

Yes, the Soleil's personified sun surrounded by geometric rays, in yellow, beige and mauve, works well in a contemporary interior that embraces graphic, colourful touches. This Carocim cement tile is a brand-new design rather than a historic reissue, equally at home as a wall accent or a small statement floor.

The yellow, beige and mauve of the Soleil benefit from the systematic anti-UV treatment Carocim applies to this cement tile, which is rated for outdoor use. The motif keeps its intensity under repeated sun exposure, with no special care needed beyond the usual cement tile maintenance routine.